In addition to competition, there are many things that can be used to set up Small Elevators For Homes, but one of the main ways we satisfy both homeowners and builders is that we provide a wide range of customization options.

It’s not boasting when we say that small elevators for homes are the most customizable in the world – it’s not kidding. From drive systems to cab styles and safety features to accessories, there are nearly endless possibilities for configuring small elevators for homes, so they fit perfectly in every unique home. And each small elevator for homes is individually crafted and finished to ensure that every detail is perfect.

So, how can you help your clients design an elevator they’ll love to live with? Let’s take a closer look.

Start with our 3 step design process

Whether you are adding a home elevator to an existing structure or building it into new construction, our knowledgeable dealers will lead you through the customization process step by step. After you’ve determined shaft size dimensions and other site-specific requirements for installation, customization will begin with the elevator cab.

Choose a cab style

Small elevators for homes are available in six cab styles. Not all cabs will be appropriate for all installations, however; the six styles essentially present different “trim levels,” from the simple and economical 100 Cab to the modern and sophisticated 500 Cab.

All cab styles come with a long list of code-compliant standard safety features and gate or door openings on one or two sides. They are also all compatible with any of three drive systems.

Choose a drive system

The drive system is the “behind-the-scenes” mechanical equipment that moves the elevator cab through the hoistway. Like our home elevator cab options, not all drive systems will be suitable for every application, but understanding a bit about the choices available will help you find the best one for your specific project.

Choose gates and doors

As mentioned previously, all small elevators cab styles can accommodate one or two openings, with up to 18 possible configurations. Once you’ve determined how many openings will be required for your particular installation, it’s time to select gates and doors.

It’s important to remember that each small elevators for homes must have both gates and doors, as gates travel with the elevator cab from landing to landing, while doors are located at each landing to block the hoistway. Gates are available in an array of vinyl laminate, hardwood, acrylic, or aluminum finishes with accordion-style functionality or as an aluminum collapsible style with two metallic finishes. Meanwhile, door styles are usually determined by the homeowner or builder, as they are often chosen to match other room doors in the home.

No matter which you choose, all Inclinator gates are compliant with the updated ASME A17.1-2016 – Safety Code for Elevators and Escalators, so owners can have the peace of mind knowing that their elevator features next-generation safety standards.

Customize away

Once the “big three” choices are made for your home elevator’s configuration, the difficult choices are at hand: deciding on interior cab finishes and other accessories! Walls, floors, and ceilings will typically be wood or “wood-look” laminates that we finish in our factory. Of course, we are more than happy to leave interiors unfinished, as well, so they can be customized by a design professional onsite.

There is more customization options in the handrails, lights, and operating panels. All Inclinator home elevators come standard with one flat wood handrail, two LED ceiling lights, and an easy-to-use operating panel and hall stations. All three of these items can be customized to achieve a different, non-standard look – the choice is yours!

Give us a challenge!
Our dealers love to work with builders and architects to help homeowners improve accessibility and convenience in their homes. Small elevators for homes are so flexible and customizable that we believe there’s no residential application they can’t fit. So, get in contact with your most challenging projects, and we’ll be happy to help you build the perfect elevator to meet your needs.